📡 As Seen on TVGinsu
📡 As Seen on TV · 1978

Ginsu

The original "and it slices, it dices!" 1970s knife.

Founder: Douglas Quikut Category: kitchen
Deal status: not recorded

🛒 Where to Buy

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The Pitch on As Seen on TV

Ginsu appeared on As Seen on TV in 1978. Douglas Quikut pitched the product to the audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ginsu still in business?
Ginsu is still listed on Amazon and eBay — see the buy links below for the latest availability.
Who founded Ginsu?
Ginsu was founded by Douglas Quikut.
Did Ginsu get a deal on As Seen on TV?
Deal details from the original pitch aren't in our records.
Where can I buy Ginsu?
Ginsu is available on Amazon and eBay. We compare current prices across both at our /results page — link below.

💬 What people are saying

Real Reddit comments about Ginsu — verbatim, kept on-page so you don't have to bounce around to read them.

"Art by e.porcelli.art. A common misconception is that adult mosasaurs were safe from the Ginsu, and will even prey on the shark. But this isn’t the case. As during the Coniacian and Santonian, the largest mosasaur during this time, Tylosaurus proriger, maxed out at about 10…"

— r/Naturewasmetal · 595 upvotes · 2026-01-06

"I'm sure that the 50 year guarantee has expired. This is what's left of the complimentary steak knife set. Still works. I don't know what happened to the Ginsu knife itself. It did work as advertised, although we never used it to chop wood, saw nails in half, etc."

— r/FuckImOld · 286 upvotes · 2026-01-05

"Same question for Ronco products, pet rocks, etc. Do any of you still have and/or use any of the pop novelty products that came out decades ago?"

— r/AskOldPeople · 152 upvotes · 2025-01-16

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